Michelle Montague and Luana Carolina will fight in the women’s bantamweight division at UFC Fight Night 260 on Saturday night. This fight features a fighter in Montague who is making her UFC debut and fighting on home soil in Australia. She will take on a Brazilian opponent who has won three fights in a row entering this matchup. Before Saturday’s card begins, continue reading to get my Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina prediction.
Our Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina Pick
- Pick: Luana Carolina to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Tale of the Tape
| Michelle Montague | Luana Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 31 | 32 |
| Height | 5’9″ | 5’6″ |
| Reach | 69″ | 69″ |
| Record | 6-0-0 | 11-4-0 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina Preview
Michelle Montague enters the UFC with an unblemished record of 6-0. All six of her victories have been achieved via submission, predominantly through rear-naked chokes. Known for her elite grappling skills, Montague has showcased her dominance in PFL and Bellator. While she has had nothing but success in her pro MMA career, her transition from featherweight to bantamweight raises questions about her ability to get the job done at a different weight class.
Luana Carolina has a professional record of 11-4 and she brings significant UFC experience to the octagon. Carolina is on a three-fight winning streak and has wins over big names in women’s MMA like Loopy Godinez. She will look to use her experience in this promotion to overcome facing a fighter who is on home soil and will have the crowd firmly on her side throughout.
Betting Insights
- Moneyline Odds: Michelle Montague -250, Luana Carolina +205
- Over/Under Total Rounds: Under 2.5 rounds at +120, Over 2.5 rounds at -154
- Montague has won two straight fights by first-round submission.
- Two of Carolina’s three straight wins have come by decision. The other was a win via knockout against Julija Stoliarenko.
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina Prediction
Montague’s undefeated record and ability to collect submissions are impressive. But her lack of UFC experience and the challenge of cutting weight to bantamweight may hinder her performance. Carolina’s extensive experience in the UFC octagon, combined with her striking capabilities and reach advantage, will make her the toughest opponent that Montague has faced in her career.
My best bet for this fight is for Luana Carolina to get the win as a sizable underdog during the UFC Fight Night prelims on Saturday. Carolina is a talented striker and I think that she has a better chance to win this fight than the odds would suggest. Even if it doesn’t work out, getting Carolina at better than +200 is a solid value play.
